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Suicidal ideation and attempts and hyperarousal in military personnel and Veterans: Network analysis reveals roles of anxiety sensitivity and insomnia

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are a serious public health problem in the United States and of particular concern among active-duty service members and …

Those who serve: Addressing firearm suicide among military Veterans

Abstract: Beginning in 2020, the destabilizing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic led to social isolation, economic struggles, and worsening mental health across the country. Though …

Veterans with chronic pain: Examining gender differences in pain type, overlap, and the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women are more likely to experience multiple overlapping pain conditions (MOPCs) relative to men. Post-traumatic stress disorder can negatively impact the …

Impact of implementation facilitation on the REACH VET clinical program for Veterans at risk for suicide

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: In 2017, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented a national suicide prevention program, called Recovery Engagement and Coordination for …

Prescription opioid tapering practices and outcomes at a rural VA health care system

Abstract: Introduction: Rural Veterans face higher rates of chronic pain, mental health disorders, and opioid use compared to their urban counterparts. Prescription opioids are …

‘One is too many’ preventing self-harm and suicide in military Veterans: A quantitative evaluation

Abstract: Introduction In 2021, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust allocated over £2 million to programmes designed to have a clear and demonstrable impact on suicide …

Patterns of social-affective responses to trauma exposure and their relation to psychopathology

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Traumatic event exposure is a risk factor for the development and maintenance of psychopathology. Social-affective responses to trauma exposure (e.g. shame, …

Associations among environmental exposures and physical and psychiatric symptoms in a care-seeking sample of U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Recent research and policy (e.g., the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act) have …

Associations of posttraumatic stress disorder symptom clusters and pain interference in post-9/11 Veterans: Exploring sleep impairment and physical activity as underlying mechanisms

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and pain are highly prevalent and comorbid, particularly in veterans, but mechanisms explaining their linkage …

Experience and impact of inappropriate patient sexual behaviors within a large VA healthcare system

Abstract: Inappropriate patient sexual behaviors (IPSBs) can negatively impact work performance, job satisfaction, and the psychological well-being of clinicians and staff. …

'Hidden' anger as a risk factor for operational health: An exploratory approach among French military personnel

Abstract: Military personnel are repeatedly exposed to multiple stressors, and are sometimes characterized by high levels of anger. Evidence suggests that this anger can become …

Preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of group webSTAIR for trauma-exposed Veterans in primary care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A substantial number of trauma-exposed veterans seen in primary care report significant symptoms of PTSD and depression. While primary care mental health …